A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas

Southern Gateways Guides

by Alan E. Bessette

Mushrooms in the wild present an enticing some are delicious, others are deadly, and still others take on almost unbelievable forms. This field guide introduces 650 mushrooms found in the Carolinas--more than 50 of them appearing in a field guide for the first time--using clear language and color photographs to reveal their unique features.

What's
Hundreds of full color photographs of Carolina mushrooms
Information on mushroom edibility and toxicity
Microscopic information
An overview of the Carolinas' role in the history of American mycology

Perfect for those interested in learning more about mushrooms, the unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as beginners. Here, at last, is the field guide for North and South Carolina mushrooms, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single, portable volume.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Biology

432 pages, Paperback

Published April 9, 2018

Reviews

[Tallise]

Great local guide covering the most common mushrooms you'll run in to for the area. I love how they arranged the descriptions under color photos and include up to date edibility information that includes unknown or not choice as options. It's a perfect quick reference book while on the trail or for newbies learning more about mushroom identification and foraging. I'm glad I got it, my larger books are now references for home or I have a pdf version after first narrowing down options using this guide.

[Coger Ethan]

Awesome guide for anyone living near the Carolinas! The dichotomous key was great and was coupled well with color photographs.

[Barnes]

Outstanding resource and provides valuable insight.
Anything less than five stars is absurd.